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Grand Seiko SBGX355vsSpinnaker Hull

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SBGX355
Grand SeikoSBGX355
MSRP $4,100
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35537mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35540h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SBGX355100m
Hull100m
MSRP
SBGX355$4,100
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$159

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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